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Social Initiative
A dedicated voluntary group was formed within Welcome Tourism
Services in January 2002, and was subsequently registered as
a non-profit-organisation, thereby reinforcing commitment to
continuous backing of projects and other non-profit organisations.
The principal goal is to support carefully identified causes
or needs, which are often less recognised and particularly desperate
for assistance.
The Angels over Africa social initiative is not only about straightforward
financial support, the emphasis is on creative and innovative
participatory activities. Events typically include visits to
children’s homes, mission stations, community initiatives
and old age homes. A day outing with a group of underprivileged
children to one of the many attractions in our city is always
a 'Welcome' highlight. Observing a child discovering the excitement
of the Johannesburg Zoo or hunting for Easter eggs with the
kids makes it all worthwhile.
A challenging long-term project is the Yebanathi Community Project
in Vlakfontein, south of Johannesburg, where the focus is on
the establishment of facilities to assist with basic frail care
and skills development. The Yebanathi Community Project also
benefits from regular donations of food and non-prescription
medication.
To enable us to organise events and especially to collect funds
for our long-term project, we rely on internal fund raising
and external sponsorship from our generous partners and clients.
All and any support received and staff participation is always
greatly appreciated.
Welcome Tourism Services and the members of the Angels over
Africa social initiative are also actively involved in donations
to worthy causes including the Society for Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals, The World Wildlife Fund for Nature, the Endangered
Wildlife Trust and various other conservation bodies.
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